International News
1. What MoU was signed between India and South Korea for infrastructure growth?
Answer: DPIIT and Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) signed an MoU to enhance logistics efficiency and infrastructure planning.
2. What is ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ in Bangladesh?
Answer: Bangladesh launched a security operation targeting loyalists of former PM Sheikh Hasina amid rising political unrest.
Defence News
3. What was the focus of the ‘Winged Raider’ exercise?
Answer: The Indian Army and IAF conducted ‘Winged Raider’ in the Eastern Theater to improve airborne coordination and rapid deployment.
4. What is the new name of HAL’s upgraded jet trainer?
Answer: HAL renamed the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) as ‘Yashas’ after major flight upgrades.
Economy News
5. How many Jan Dhan accounts were opened as of January 15, 2025?
Answer: Over 54.58 crore accounts were opened, with 55.7% belonging to women.
6. What expansion was made to the e-NAM platform?
Answer: The government added 10 new commodities to e-NAM, raising the total to 231 for better farmer market access.
7. What initiative was launched between India and EFTA?
Answer: India inaugurated the India-EFTA Desk to strengthen trade ties with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
8. What forums were held to boost India-Israel economic ties?
Answer: India hosted the India-Israel Business Forum and CEO Forum in New Delhi to promote investment and innovation.
Schemes News
9. What initiatives were launched for women employees and entrepreneurs?
Answer: The government introduced programs to ensure safe workplaces and support women-led enterprises.
Business News
10. What change was made for GI-tagged rice exports?
Answer: India introduced new HS codes for GI-tagged rice varieties like Red Rice and Kalanamak to streamline exports.
Banking News
11. What regulatory norms did RBI defer to 2026?
Answer: RBI postponed Liquidity Coverage Ratio and project financing norms to March 31, 2026.
12. What review did RBI initiate for financial markets?
Answer: RBI formed a working group to assess trading and settlement timings across regulated markets.
Appointments News
13. Who was appointed as Nokia’s new CEO?
Answer: Justin Hotard, Intel’s AI chief, will become Nokia’s CEO from April 1, 2025, replacing Pekka Lundmark.
Important Days
14. What is the theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025?
Answer: “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science” is the theme for the February 11 observance.
15. Why is Anti-Smuggling Day observed on February 11?
Answer: To raise awareness about cross-border smuggling and its impact on national security and economy.
16. What was the theme of International Epilepsy Day 2025?
Answer: Celebrated on February 10, the theme was “MyEpilepsyJourney”.
Sports News
17. Which football legend announced retirement?
Answer: Marcelo, former Real Madrid and Brazil defender, retired at age 36 after winning 25 major trophies.
18. What new sports drink was launched by Reliance?
Answer: Reliance launched ‘Spinner’ with Muttiah Muralitharan, priced at ₹10 for 150 ml.
19. Who won the Mumbai Open 2025 singles title?
Answer: Jil Teichmann of Switzerland defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew to win the WTA 125 event.
20. What stake did Mumbai Indians acquire in The Hundred?
Answer: MI acquired a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles, expanding its global cricket footprint.
21. What title did Carlos Alcaraz win at Rotterdam Open?
Answer: Alcaraz won his first indoor hardcourt title, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final.